Sports

Carlisle Quackenbos of Vermilion Catholic captured the pole vault at Thursday’s Class A state track meet in Baton Rouge.
Quackenbos only needed two jumps to win the title. She cleared 9-5 on her second-to-last attempt.
Marley Moore of VC also had a good day. She finished third in the long jump (15-10.5) and was seventh in the 100 meter dash (12.98).
VC’s Luke McLain was fifth in the javelin and Bree Duhon was sixth in the hurdles.

The Kaplan Lady Pirates showcased their unparalleled prowess in the 2024 All-District 5-3A games, emerging as the dominant force on the all-district first team.
The Lady Pirates landed 11 on the first team and had the MVP and the Coach of the Year.
Senior Kennedy Marceaux, with a .700 batting average, was named the district’s most valuable player. The other district coaches voted Brittany LeBeouf as coach of the year. 
The Lady Pirates, who won the district title for the fourth straight year, dominated the infield and outfield on the first team.

LEROY – The North Vermilion Lady Patriots volleyball team has a new head coach and it’s a familiar face – Ashly Boudreaux.
Boudreaux has been the head basketball and volleyball coach at Abbeville High since 2017. This past season she won her second consecutive district title and third overall with the Lady Cats’ basketball team.
While the decision wasn’t easy, Boudreaux is excited for a new challenge. Seeing familiar faces will make the transition easier.